Wabi-sabi
I was able to settle into the knowing that the first night on trail tends to be a bit rocky. I indeed lay awake for a long time, and woke up early. Snoozed a while, then broke off camp around Read More …
All in a day’s work
Off to a good start with summerbreak: friday BBQ with the men. Lovely weather. Cold brews. Good talk. Salad, steaks and chimichurri. Lots of laughter. Things are easy when it’s just guys together. We packed up around 2230. My buddy Read More …
The merchant
Once upon a time there was a merchant. From his wheeled stall, he sold the most beautiful masks – masks of humans, animals, and monsters, with long noses and angry eyes, adorned with little bells and inlaid pearls of Read More …
Homestretch
Decent sleep, hiking at 0630. Farmland, farm animals. I was the first customer at the café under the windmill. While in the restroom, the café owner turned on the radio. Africa by Toto was playing (no kidding). Applepie and coffee. Read More …
Riverside
Today I went into the forest; Bergherbos. It was a good forest. Under the canopy my sunblasted skin found reprieve from solar onslought. The air was cool, the trail empty, the birds alive with the sound of music. This section Read More …
